What is the diameter of the whole engine? You mean rotor with magnets?
29cm
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Current at full throttle (of course idle) about 4A. I was hoping it would be a little less, but well, the stator is also made of quite thick sheets. Compared to the alternator, lower revs, definitely more torque. In no way I am able to slow it down, and the knocking current did not exceed 16A.
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of using a car alternator as a high-power BLDC motor powered by 12-36V, focusing on affordable driver selection and assembly. Users share experiences and challenges related to modifying alternators for motor use, including the removal of rectifiers and connecting to various controllers. Key points include the importance of excitation current management, the effectiveness of different wiring configurations (star vs. delta), and the use of specific controllers like the Chinese 48V 350W e-bike driver. Users also discuss the performance of different alternators, such as those from Valeo and IVECO, and the potential of washing machine motors as alternatives. The conversation highlights the need for careful tuning of rotor currents and the impact of gear ratios on performance. Summary generated by the language model.